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Clinohumite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Clinohumite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.13-3.75   
3.84   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor on {100}   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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Clinohumite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohumite and Rhodolite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Clinohumite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

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Clinohumite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohumite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohumite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohumite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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